WO2024005581A1 - Module de batterie, bloc-batterie et véhicule les comprenant - Google Patents

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WO2024005581A1
WO2024005581A1 PCT/KR2023/009179 KR2023009179W WO2024005581A1 WO 2024005581 A1 WO2024005581 A1 WO 2024005581A1 KR 2023009179 W KR2023009179 W KR 2023009179W WO 2024005581 A1 WO2024005581 A1 WO 2024005581A1
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  • the present invention relates to a battery module, a battery pack, and a vehicle including the same. More specifically, it relates to a battery module, a battery pack, and a vehicle including the same that are configured to ensure structural stability even when a thermal event occurs.
  • lithium secondary batteries are in the spotlight for their advantages of free charging and discharging, very low self-discharge rate, and high energy density as they have almost no memory effect compared to nickel-based secondary batteries.
  • lithium secondary batteries mainly use lithium-based oxide and carbon material as positive and negative electrode active materials, respectively.
  • the lithium secondary battery includes a positive and negative electrode plate coated with the positive and negative electrode active materials, an electrode assembly in which the positive and negative electrode plates are disposed with a separator in between, and an exterior material that seals and stores the electrode assembly with an electrolyte.
  • lithium secondary batteries can be classified into can-type secondary batteries in which the electrode assembly is built into a metal can and pouch-type secondary batteries in which the electrode assembly is built in a pouch of an aluminum laminate sheet, depending on the shape of the battery case.
  • can-type secondary batteries can be further classified into cylindrical batteries and prismatic batteries depending on the shape of the metal can.
  • the pouch of the pouch-type secondary battery can be broadly divided into a lower sheet and an upper sheet covering it.
  • the pouch accommodates an electrode assembly formed by laminating and winding a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator. Then, after storing the electrode assembly, the edges of the upper and lower sheets are sealed by heat fusion or the like. Additionally, the electrode tab drawn out from each electrode is coupled to an electrode lead, and an insulating film may be added to the electrode lead in contact with the sealing portion.
  • the pouch-type secondary battery can have the flexibility to be configured in various forms.
  • the pouch-type secondary battery has the advantage of being able to implement a secondary battery of the same capacity with a smaller volume and mass.
  • the lithium secondary battery is made into a dense structure by overlapping or stacking multiple battery cells mounted on themselves or in a cartridge to provide high voltage and current, and then electrically connecting them into a battery module or battery pack. It is being used.
  • the present invention was conceived to solve the above-described problems, and its purpose is to provide a battery module, a battery pack, and a vehicle including the same that are configured to ensure structural stability even when a thermal event occurs.
  • a battery pack according to an aspect of the present invention is a battery configured to prevent venting gas or flame from being discharged to the front side where the module terminal is disposed, and having an opening and closing member configured to discharge the venting gas or flame to the outside at the rear side. It includes a pack housing that accommodates the module and the battery module therein.
  • the pack housing may include a side frame that constitutes a side of the pack housing and at least a portion of which is disposed to face the rear side of the battery module.
  • the pack housing is configured to face the opening and closing member in a vertical direction, and further includes a first cover disposed to face the side frame, and between the side frame and the first cover.
  • a distribution hole through which venting gas or flame can pass may be provided.
  • the end of the opening and closing member may be configured to contact the first cover when the battery module thermally runs away.
  • the pack housing further includes a second cover disposed on an upper part of the first cover and spaced apart from the first cover in a vertical direction, and between the first cover and the second cover.
  • a flow path may be provided that communicates with the distribution hole and is configured to guide discharge of the venting gas or flame to the outside of the pack housing.
  • the pack housing may further include an outlet that communicates with the flow path and is configured to discharge the venting gas or flame to the outside of the pack housing.
  • the outlet may be configured at a position in the pack housing after the venting gas or flame is bent one or more times.
  • the outlet may be provided on a side of the pack housing opposite to the portion where the battery module is disposed with respect to the first cover.
  • the outlet may be provided in the pack housing on a side opposite to the front side of the battery module with respect to the first cover.
  • the pack housing further includes a reinforcing wall connected to the side frame, the battery modules are provided in pairs based on the reinforcing wall, and the pair of battery modules are included in the pack housing.
  • the front sides of each battery module may be arranged to face each other.
  • the pack housing further includes a partition wall connected to the side frame, the battery modules are provided in plural numbers along the longitudinal direction of the pack housing, and the plurality of battery modules are located along the length of the pack housing. When viewed from the direction, it may be configured to be mutually sealed by the partition.
  • a vehicle according to another aspect of the present invention includes at least one battery pack according to an aspect of the present invention as described above.
  • the battery module is configured to accommodate a cell assembly and the cell assembly inside, and to prevent venting gas or flame from being discharged to the front side where the module terminal is disposed, and to the rear side where the venting gas is disposed.
  • it includes a module case having an opening and closing member configured to discharge flame to the outside.
  • the module case is configured to have an open upper rear side
  • the opening and closing member may be configured to open and close the upper rear side of the module case depending on the discharge pressure of the venting gas or the flame.
  • the opening and closing member includes a blocking plate formed at both ends, and the blocking plate is configured to vent toward the side of the module case when the opening and closing member opens the upper rear side of the module case. It may be configured to block the flow of gas or the flame.
  • venting gas and/or flame from the battery module is discharged in the direction in which the module terminal is disposed. It can be minimized.
  • simultaneous ignition between multiple battery modules can be prevented by minimizing the emission of venting gas and/or flame toward the module terminal.
  • venting gas and/or flame after the venting gas and/or flame is discharged, additional ignition within the battery module can be suppressed by blocking the reverse inflow of the venting gas and/or flame.
  • the cell assembly can be reliably protected by closing the open portion of the module case.
  • ignition factors in the battery pack can be suppressed and the structural stability of the battery pack can be strengthened.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a battery pack according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the detailed structure of the battery pack of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a battery module provided in the battery pack of FIG. 2.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing the state of the battery module of FIG. 3 during thermal runaway.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a battery module according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' of FIG. 1.
  • Figures 8 and 9 are diagrams showing an example of venting gas or flame being emitted during thermal runaway of a battery module.
  • Figure 10 is a diagram showing another example of venting gas or flame being emitted during thermal runaway of a battery module.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a battery pack 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the detailed structure of the battery pack 10 of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram of the battery pack 10 of FIG. 2.
  • This is a diagram showing the battery module 100 provided at 10
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing the state of the battery module 100 of FIG. 3 during thermal runaway. At this time, venting gas and flame, which will be described later in FIGS. 4 and 5, will be denoted by reference numerals 'V' and 'F', respectively.
  • the Z-axis direction may mean a vertical direction perpendicular to both the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.
  • the battery pack 10 may include a battery module 100 and a pack housing 200.
  • the battery module 100 may include a cell assembly 110 and a module case 120.
  • the cell assembly 110 may include at least one battery cell.
  • the battery cell may refer to a secondary battery.
  • These battery cells may be prepared as pouch-shaped battery cells, cylindrical battery cells, or square-shaped battery cells.
  • the battery cell may be a pouch-type battery cell.
  • the module case 120 can accommodate the cell assembly 110 therein.
  • the module case 120 may be provided with an internal accommodation space to accommodate the cell assembly 110 therein.
  • This module case 120 may include a material with strong heat resistance and rigidity.
  • the battery module 100 may further include a module terminal (B) provided on the front side of the module case 120 and connected to the cell assembly 110.
  • the module terminal B may be provided with a positive module terminal and a negative module terminal.
  • This module terminal B may be electrically connected to electronic control components such as a separate BMS (Battery Management System), current sensor, and fuse provided in the battery pack 10.
  • BMS Battery Management System
  • the pack housing 200 can accommodate the battery module 100 therein.
  • the pack housing 200 may include an internal accommodation space for accommodating the battery module 100 therein.
  • the pack housing 200 may include a material with high heat resistance and rigidity.
  • the module case 120 may be configured so that venting gas and/or flame is not discharged to the front side where the module terminal B is disposed. Additionally, the module case 120 may be provided with an opening and closing member (C).
  • the opening and closing member C may be provided on the rear side of the module case 120. Additionally, the opening and closing member C may be configured to discharge venting gas and/or flame to the outside.
  • venting gas may be generated inside a specific battery module, and when this venting gas meets oxygen, a flame may be generated inside or outside the battery module.
  • the conventional battery module has a structure in which a cell assembly is arranged within a sealed module case, so the possibility of collapse and explosion of the module case structure is very high. And in this case, there is a risk of greater damage as venting gas or flame may be discharged toward the module terminal provided in the battery module.
  • This opening and closing member C may be configured to open and close the rear side of the module case 120 according to changes in the internal pressure of the module case 120.
  • an opening and closing member (C) that induces the discharge of venting gas and/or flame in one direction, Emissions of venting gases and/or flames can be minimized.
  • venting structure it is possible to prevent thermal runaway or flame propagation between battery cells within one battery module 100. Also, when a thermal runaway phenomenon occurs, an explosion of the battery module 100 can be prevented by lowering the internal pressure of the battery module 100 through appropriate gas discharge. Additionally, simultaneous ignition between multiple battery modules 100 can be prevented by minimizing the emission of venting gas and/or flame toward the module terminal (B). In addition, damage to the electrical connection member (e.g., module bus bar) connecting the module terminals (B) between the plurality of battery modules 100 can be prevented, thereby preventing short circuits from occurring between the battery modules 100. And electrical stability can be ensured.
  • electrical connection member e.g., module bus bar
  • ignition factors of the battery pack 10 can be suppressed and structural stability of the battery pack 10 can be strengthened.
  • the module case 120 may be configured with the upper rear side open.
  • the opening and closing member C may be configured to open and close the upper rear side of the module case 120 according to the discharge pressure of the venting gas and/or flame.
  • the opening and closing member C may be configured to open and close the upper rear side of the module case 120 when the internal pressure of the module case 120 changes depending on the discharge pressure of the venting gas and/or flame.
  • the opening and closing member C may be rotatably coupled to one side of the upper rear side of the opened module case 120.
  • the opening and closing member (C) may be rotatably coupled to one side of the upper rear side of the module case 120 through a separate coupling member (I).
  • the coupling member (I) may be a hinge, but is not limited thereto.
  • the coupling member (I) may include an elastic body and be configured to control the rotational movement of the opening and closing member (C) described above.
  • the elastic body may be a hinge spring.
  • the opening and closing member (C) closes the upper rear side of the module case 120 by the elastic restoring force of the elastic body provided in the above-described coupling member (I) in a state in which the thermal runaway phenomenon of the battery module 100 does not occur. can do.
  • the opening and closing member C may be configured to open the upper rear side of the module case 120 when the internal pressure of the module case 120 rises above the reference pressure due to thermal runaway of the battery module 100.
  • the pressing force applied to the opening and closing member C due to the discharge pressure of the venting gas and/or flame may be higher than the elastic restoring force of the elastic body. Accordingly, when the battery module 100 thermally runs away, the opening and closing member C may be expanded toward the outside of the module case 120 by the discharge pressure of the venting gas and/or the flame.
  • venting gas and/or flame can be quickly discharged to the outside of the module case 120 through the upper rear side of the open module case 120. Additionally, the internal pressure of the module case 120 may quickly decrease as venting gas and/or flame are discharged.
  • the opening and closing member (C) is installed on the rear side of the module case 120 when venting gas and/or flame is discharged to the outside of the module case 120 and the internal pressure of the module case 120 falls below the reference pressure. It may be configured to close the top. In this way, when the internal pressure of the module case 120 is below the reference pressure, venting gas and/or flame are discharged to the outside of the module case 120 and applied to the opening and closing member C according to the internal pressure of the module case 120. This may mean a case where the elastic restoring force of the elastic body is greater than the pressing force. In this case, the elastic body can be restored to its initial state. Accordingly, when venting gas and/or flame are discharged to the outside and the internal pressure of the module case 120 decreases, the opening and closing member C may close the upper rear side of the module case 120.
  • the module case 120 is easily closed by the opening and closing member C, thereby allowing venting gas and/or flame into the module case 120.
  • the reverse inflow can be reliably blocked. Additionally, by blocking the inflow of oxygen into the module case 120, additional ignition within the module case 120 can be suppressed.
  • venting gas and/or flame not only can the discharge of venting gas and/or flame from the battery module 100 in the direction in which the module terminal (B) is disposed be minimized, but also the venting gas and/or flame can be emitted. After being discharged, additional ignition within the battery module 100 can be suppressed by blocking the reverse inflow of venting gas and/or flame.
  • the cell assembly 110 can be stably protected by closing the open portion of the module case 120 in the normal state of the battery module 100. there is.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a battery module 102 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Additionally, in FIG. 6, venting gas and flame are denoted by reference numerals 'V' and 'F', respectively.
  • the battery module 102 according to the present embodiment is similar to the battery module 100 of the previous embodiment, redundant description of components that are substantially the same or similar to the previous embodiment will be omitted, and hereinafter, the previous embodiment will be described. Let's look at the differences between .
  • the opening and closing member (C) may include a blocking plate (C1).
  • the blocking plate (C1) may be formed on both ends of the opening and closing member (C).
  • This blocking plate (C1) is configured to block the flow of venting gas and/or flame in the side direction of the module case 120 when the opening and closing member (C) opens the upper rear side of the module case 120. You can.
  • the blocking plate C1 may be configured to extend downward in a bent shape from both ends of the opening and closing member C. This blocking plate C1 may be located within the module case 120 when the battery module 102 is in a normal state. Meanwhile, the blocking plate C1 may be disposed on both sides of the opening and closing member C as the opening and closing member C opens the upper rear side of the module case 120 when the battery module 102 thermally runs away. .
  • the blocking plate C1 may be disposed in the gap between both ends of the opening and closing member C and the module case 120 in a state in which the opening and closing member C is deployed to the outside of the module case 120. Accordingly, the blocking plate C1 can block the flow of venting gas and/or flame toward the side of the module case 120 when the opening and closing member C opens the upper rear side of the module case 120. there is. In addition, when the battery module 102 thermally runs away, the discharge direction of the venting gas and/or flame can be directed to a more specific direction (outside the rear of the module case 120).
  • the flow of venting gas and/or flame in the side direction of the module case 120 is blocked, and other batteries adjacent to the specific battery module 102 in the side direction (left and right directions) are blocked. Transfer of venting gas and/or flame to the battery module 102 can be prevented. Accordingly, simultaneous ignition of multiple battery modules 102 can be prevented.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view in the direction AA' of FIG. 1 (in detail, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the battery pack 10 of FIG. 1 in the YZ plane along the line AA').
  • Figures 8 and 9 are diagrams showing an example of venting gas or flame being emitted when the battery module 100 thermally runs away. At this time, in Figures 8 and 9, the venting gas and flame are denoted by reference numerals 'V' and 'F', respectively.
  • the pack housing 200 may include a side frame 210. However, in FIG. 8, a portion of the side frame 210 is shown with a portion removed for convenience of explanation.
  • the side frame 210 may form the side surface of the pack housing 200. At least a portion of the side frame 210 may be disposed to face the rear side of the battery module 100. At this time, the rear side of the battery module 100 may be arranged to face all sides of the side frame 210, or may be arranged to face only some sides of the side frame 210.
  • This side frame 210 can provide more direction to the flow of venting gas and/or flame discharged to the outside of the module case 120 through the opening of the opening and closing member C.
  • the side frame 210 may provide a path through which venting gas and/or flame can flow between the pack housing 200 and the rear side of the module case 120. That is, in the event of thermal runaway of the battery module 100, the opening and closing member (C) may be opened in the direction of the facing side frame 210, so the venting gas and/or flame discharged to the outside of the module case 120 may be emitted from the battery. The flow may be guided along a path between the rear side of the module 100 and the side of the pack housing 200 and discharged to the outside of the pack housing 200.
  • the pack housing 200 may further include a first cover 220.
  • the first cover 220 is configured to face the opening and closing member C in the vertical direction and may be arranged to face the side frame 210. That is, the first cover 220 may be disposed to face the side of the pack housing 200.
  • a distribution hole (H) through which venting gas and/or flame can pass may be provided between the side frame 210 and the first cover 220. That is, the distribution hole (H) may be provided between the side of the pack housing 200 and the first cover 220.
  • the opening and closing member (C) may be opened so that its end faces the distribution hole (H) when the battery module 100 thermally runs away.
  • the end of the opening and closing member (C) is directed toward the distribution hole (H) between the side frame 210 and the first cover 220, so that the pack housing 200 Venting gas and/or flame can be quickly discharged from the area where the battery module 100 is placed.
  • the emission of venting gas and/or flame from the battery module 100 in the direction in which the module terminal B is disposed can be further minimized.
  • the end of the opening and closing member C may be configured to contact the first cover 220 when the battery module 100 thermally runs away.
  • the length of the opening and closing member C e.g., the length extending from one side of the upper rear side of the opened module case 120
  • the length in the vertical direction between the first cover 220 and the module case 120 is the length in the vertical direction between the first cover 220 and the module case 120. It can be configured to be equal to or longer than the distance.
  • the opening and closing member (C) has an end of the opening and closing member (C) connected to the first cover (220) in the space between the first cover 220 and the module case 120. Venting gas and/or flame can be prevented from flowing into the front side of the battery module 100 (the direction in which the module terminal (B) is disposed) based on the contact portion.
  • venting gas and/or flame it is possible to prevent venting gas and/or flame from being discharged from the battery module 100 in the direction in which the module terminal B is disposed.
  • venting gas and/or flame from remaining in the pack housing 200, and to more reliably guide the discharge of venting gas and/or flame in the direction of the distribution hole (H).
  • the pack housing 200 may further include a second cover 230.
  • the second cover 230 may be placed on top of the first cover 220 and spaced apart from the first cover 220 in the vertical direction. This second cover 230 may be coupled to the upper part of the side frame 210.
  • a flow path P may be provided between the first cover 220 and the second cover 230.
  • the flow path (P) communicates with the distribution hole (H) and may be configured to guide the discharge of venting gas or flame to the outside of the pack housing 200.
  • the flow path P may be arranged to be spaced apart from the space where the battery module 100 is arranged in the vertical direction by the first cover 220.
  • This flow path (P) may provide a flow space so that venting gas and/or flame flowing into the flow path (P) through the distribution hole (H) can be discharged to the outside of the pack housing (200).
  • the venting gas and/or flame discharged from the rear side of the battery module 100 does not flow randomly inside the pack housing 200, but is guided by the flow path P to more stably pack the pack. It may be discharged to the outside of the housing 200.
  • venting gas and/or flame discharged through the distribution hole (H) may be discharged to the outside of the pack housing (200) through the flow path (P) spaced apart from the space where the battery module 100 is placed. Backflow of venting gas and/or flame into the space where the battery module 100 is placed can be minimized.
  • the pack housing 200 described above may further include a floor frame 240.
  • the floor frame 240 constitutes the lower part of the pack housing 200 and may be coupled to the lower part of the side frame 210.
  • the pack housing 200 may further include an outlet (E).
  • the outlet (E) communicates with the flow path (P) and may be configured to discharge venting gas and/or flame to the outside of the pack housing 200.
  • This outlet (E) may be provided in the shape of a hole having a predetermined area.
  • venting gas and/or flame discharged through the rear side of the battery module 100 may be discharged to the outside of the pack housing 200.
  • the outlet (E) may be configured at a position in the pack housing 200 after the venting gas and/or flame is bent one or more times.
  • the outlet E may be formed in the pack housing 200 at a position after the flow of venting gas and/or flame discharged from the rear side of the battery module 100 is diverted at least once.
  • the outlet (E) may be formed on the side (side frame 210) of the pack housing 200 on the flow path (P) between the first cover 220 and the second cover 230.
  • the outlet (E) may be arranged adjacent to the distribution hole (H) described above on the flow path (P), or may be arranged somewhat spaced apart from the distribution hole (H).
  • venting gas and/or flame are discharged to the outside of the pack housing 200 at a location after the flow of venting gas and/or flame discharged from the rear side of the battery module 100 is diverted at least once. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the flame, which has a strong straight propagation, from acting as an ignition factor by slowly being discharged to the outside of the pack housing 200. Additionally, reverse inflow of venting gas and/or flame into the space where the battery module 100 is placed can be minimized.
  • outlet (E) may be provided on the side of the pack housing 200 opposite to the portion where the battery module 100 is disposed based on the first cover 220 .
  • the outlet (E) may be located at the top of the first cover 220 on the above-described flow path (P) and may be arranged to be somewhat spaced apart from the distribution hole (H).
  • the discharge port E may be formed in the pack housing 200 at a location after the flow of venting gas and/or flame has been switched multiple times. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize the flame, which has a strong straight propagation, from acting as an ignition factor by allowing it to be discharged more slowly to the outside of the pack housing 200. Additionally, reverse inflow of venting gas and/or flame into the space where the battery module 100 is placed can be further minimized.
  • the outlet (E) may be provided in the pack housing 200 on a side opposite to the front side of the battery module 100 with respect to the first cover 220 .
  • the discharge port E is formed at the side of the pack housing 200 (side frame 210), in the front side of the battery module 100 and in the vertical direction with respect to the first cover 220. It could be the other side.
  • the discharge port E may be formed in the pack housing 200 to be spaced as much as possible from the rear side of the battery module 100 through which venting gas and/or flame are discharged. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize the flame, which has a strong straight propagation, from acting as an ignition factor by allowing it to be discharged out of the pack housing 200 as slowly as possible. Additionally, reverse inflow of venting gas and/or flame into the space where the battery module 100 is placed can be suppressed as much as possible.
  • the pack housing 200 may further include a reinforcing wall 250 .
  • the reinforcing wall 250 may be connected to the side frame 210.
  • both ends (one end and the other end) of the reinforcing wall 250 may be respectively coupled to side frames 210 disposed in opposite directions.
  • the upper part of the first cover 220 may be coupled to the reinforcing wall 250.
  • a floor frame 240 may be disposed below the reinforcing wall 250.
  • the reinforcing wall 250 may be provided at approximately the center of the pack housing 200 when viewed from the left and right directions (Y-axis direction) of the pack housing 200.
  • the battery module 100 may be provided as a pair with the reinforcing wall 250 as the basis. This reinforcing wall 250 can partition between a pair of battery modules 100. Additionally, the battery module 100 may be provided as a pair along the left and right directions of the pack housing 200.
  • a pair of battery modules 100 may be arranged within the pack housing 200 so that the front sides of each battery module 100 face each other. That is, the pair of battery modules 100 may be arranged so that the front sides where the module terminals B are disposed face each other, with the reinforcing wall 250 interposed therebetween. At this time, the rear side of the pair of battery modules 100 may be configured to face the side frame 210, respectively.
  • the overall rigidity of the battery pack 10 can be reinforced through the reinforcing wall 250.
  • venting gas and/or flame discharged from the rear side of each of the pair of battery modules 100 can be suppressed from being discharged toward each module terminal (B). Additionally, simultaneous ignition between battery modules 100 configured to face each other can be minimized.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example in which venting gas or flame is emitted when the battery module 100 thermally runs away.
  • the venting gas and flame are denoted by reference numerals 'V' and 'F', respectively.
  • the pack housing 200 may further include a partition wall 260.
  • One end of the partition wall 260 may be connected to the side frame 210 .
  • one end of the partition wall 260 may be connected to the side frame 210 in the left and right direction (Y-axis direction) of the pack housing 200.
  • the other end of the partition wall 260 may be connected to the reinforcing wall 250.
  • the other end of the case 260 may be connected to the side frame 210 in the left and right directions of the pack housing 200.
  • the upper part of the first cover 220 may be coupled to the partition wall 260.
  • a plurality of such partition walls 260 may be provided along the longitudinal direction of the pack housing 200.
  • the reinforcing wall 250 may be configured to extend along the longitudinal direction of the pack housing 200, corresponding to the plurality of partition walls 260.
  • the battery module 100 may be provided in plural numbers along the longitudinal direction of the pack housing 200. At this time, the plurality of battery modules 100 may be configured to be mutually sealed by the partition wall 260 when viewed in the longitudinal direction of the pack housing 200. At this time, the partition wall 260 may include a material with strong heat resistance and rigidity.
  • each of the plurality of battery modules 100 may be configured to face the side frame 210.
  • the plurality of battery modules 100 are mutually sealed by the partition wall 260, so the flow of venting gas and/or flame is more concentrated in the direction of the distribution hole (H). It can be. Accordingly, venting gas and/or flame can be discharged to the outside of the pack housing 200 more quickly and stably.
  • the battery pack 10 according to the present invention can be applied to automobiles such as electric vehicles. That is, the automobile according to the present invention may include at least one battery pack 10 according to the present invention.

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L'invention concerne un module de batterie, un bloc-batterie et un véhicule les comprenant, le module de batterie étant conçu de façon à assurer une stabilité structurale même lorsqu'un événement thermique se produit. Un bloc-batterie, selon un aspect de la présente invention, comprend : un module de batterie qui est conçu de telle sorte qu'un gaz de ventilation ou une flamme n'est pas évacué(e) vers le côté avant où une borne de module est placée, et présente, sur le côté arrière, un élément d'ouverture/fermeture conçu de telle sorte que le gaz de ventilation ou la flamme peut être évacué(e) vers l'extérieur ; et un boîtier de bloc recevant le module de batterie à l'intérieur de celui-ci.
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